8/9/2019 Dia-Anonuevo v. Bercasio

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The rule disqualifying a municipal judge from engaging in the practice of law seeks to avoid the

evil of possible use of the power and influence of his office to affect the outcome of a litigation where

he is retained as counsel. Compelling reasons of public policy lie behind this prohibition, and judges are

expected to conduct themselves in such a manner as to preclude any suspicion that they are

representing the interests of a party litigant.